eBay can be most likened to an online flea market. But, as with most flea markets, there is always the possibility that questionable hawkers lurk around the corners. Therefore, there must be rules in place to insure that the auctions and transactions formed through eBay are legal. Only then can a market online or not flourish. Certain types of items are prohibited or regulated on eBay. eBay reserves the right to terminate auctions that violate its specifications for allowed items on listing. In the case of such, eBay emails the bidder and the seller to notify them of the violation and to explain the need to terminate the auction. eBay s policies describe items that may not be posted for auction. They fall under three categories: Prohibited Questionable, and Potentially Infringing. Prohibited This describes items that are not permitted on eBay. Read on about The eBay Blacklist